Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus and a process of using the apparatus to generate an electric energy in a crowded place. The apparatus comprises of an array of nanogenerators with a novel composition in a mesh of nanowires specifically piezoelectric nanowires embedded in a thin and transparent tape that may be paste/stick on a floor in a crowded place or a place with heavy traffic. The apparatus generates an electric field by using variations in pressure and surface temperature which is then transferred to a charging/discharging board in the form of an electric energy for later use.

Abstract: A method of scalar multiplication to obtain the scalar product between a key and a point on an elliptic curve, wherein the secret is m bits long. In selected embodiments, the first step is to partition the secret into two partitions each with m/2 bits. Point-doubling operations are performed on the point and stored into three buffers. Point additions are performed at randomized time intervals thereby preventing the method from being susceptible to differential power analysis attacks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to receiving information of detected wireless electronic tags, comparing the received information to information stored in the server, and updating the information stored in the server based on the received information. Further, the invention relates to receiving a request regarding location information of an electronic wireless tag, determining whether identification information regarding the electronic wireless tag is available, and transmitting the identification information regarding the electronic wireless tag in response to the request regarding location information after determining that the identification information is available.

Abstract: The compostable waste processing apparatus includes a pulverizing device and a shredding device in separate compartments within a housing. The pulverizing device and the shredding device may be driven by at least one electronic motor. The electronic motor may be powered by one or more batteries that are charged by a photovoltaic panel of the housing. The compostable waste processing apparatus has a simple and efficient structure to facilitate use by a wide range of end-users, including households.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel catalyst and a process for a photo-catalytic degradation of ether-based contaminants such as methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) in water using a visible light source. The catalyst composition demonstrated complete degradation of MTBE at a room temperature in a photo-catalytic reaction conducted using a visible light source.

Abstract: The differential ultra-wideband indoor positioning method provides differential positioning to increase the accuracy of ultra-wideband (UWB) based indoor position estimation. Knowledge about common errors can be learned by employment of a reference source, where the difference between its known and estimated position (differential operation in solution domain), or the difference between the known and measured ranges (differential operation in measurement domain), provides invaluable information to be utilized in reducing errors in estimating the position of the target source. Differential operation accuracy reaches far beyond the accuracy of the non-differential setting.

Abstract: A gold/titanium nanotube-multiwalled carbon nanotube composite (Au/TNT-MWCNT) is presented. The gold composition comprises at least 3% weight of the nanotube composite based on the total weight of the nanotube composite and the gold composition is located in at least one of the wall of the titanium nanotube and the wall of the multiwalled carbon nanotube. Photocatalytic oxidation of neat cyclohexane (CHA) with H2O2 as an oxidant was carried out. Au/TNT-MWCNT catalysts promoted partial CHA oxidation with high conversion (6-7.

Abstract: A protective kitchen glove that safeguards the hand and fingers of a wearer from cuts, burns, moisture, and electrical shock. The glove is primarily composed of an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene base material and a silk inner-lining. A textured conductive silicone material is also incorporated on a finger pad along with textured anti-slipping grips on an outer surface of the palmer side of the glove. Furthermore, rubber bristles and spherical rubber scrubbers are incorporated to aid in kitchen cleaning activities.

Abstract: A vehicle-mounted fire control system for safe transport and management of a flammable liquid transported by a vehicle. The system includes a liquid storage vessel having an outer protective wall, a buffer space, and an interior wall. The outer protective wall encloses the buffer space and the interior wall. A rollover sensor measures a roll angle of the liquid storage vessel. An impact sensor measures impact acceleration of the liquid storage vessel. A smoke detector is located inside the buffer space. A fire extinguisher having a plurality of nozzles sprays fire suppressant at least onto one of the outer wall or the interior wall upon command. Electrically actuated solenoids, each one in communication with the nozzles, are configured to automatically open and spray fire suppressant upon the command. A processor programmed to issue the command upon detection of a hazard.

Abstract: A first mobile monitoring system includes one or more mobile monitoring devices, a network, a server and a storage memory. The server is implemented to analyze the collected signals and the traffic information to identify at least one traffic flow according to travel routes of the one or more wireless devices; determine whether the identified at least one traffic flow exceeds an updating threshold based on the collected signals; derive at the server when the traffic flow exceeds the updating threshold, an updating priority indicating an order in which the traffic flows are processed based on the collected signals; and update a dynamic traffic transportation plan map based on the at least one traffic flow, the updating threshold and the updating priority.

Abstract: Embodiments include a toothbrush apparatus including an ergonomic handle portion having an axis. The apparatus also includes semi-automatic rotatable bristles disposed in a removable brush block. The apparatus further includes a brush block disposed at a proximal end of a brush block arm and a rotatable brush block arm disposed in a proximal end of a coupling joint. An axis of the brush block arm is angled between 90° to 120° with respect to the axis of the ergonomic handle portion. The coupling joint is coupled at a distal end to a rotor portion configured for rotation about the axis of the ergonomic handle portion. The coupling joint is configured as a double Cardan joint.

Abstract: A metal oxide supported palladium catalyst comprised of a ?-Bi2O3/Bi2Sn2O7 hetero-junction catalyst support and palladium was developed. The catalyst was synthesized using a sol-gel technique as a nanocrystalline structure. In the presence of fluorene, an oxidant and ultraviolet irradiation, the catalyst converts the hydrocarbon to a mixture of fluorenol/fluorenone oxidation products. The close proximity between ?-Bi2O3 and Bi2Sn2O7 heterojunction phases in the catalyst is thought to be responsible for the efficient charge separation and catalytic activity. An indirect chemical probe method using active species scavengers elucidated that the photo-oxidation mechanism proceeds via holes and superoxide radical (O2.?) moieties.

Abstract: An article includes a first level of fabric, a second level of fabric, and a third level of fabric. The second level of fabric is disposed in between the first level of fabric and the third level of fabric, and at least one of the levels of fabric includes a plurality of layers. The plurality of layers are arranged such that fibers of one layer extend along a first direction and fibers of another layer extend along a second direction that is substantially diagonal to the first direction.

Abstract: A wearable health information device can store, update and analyze patient medical records. In addition, the wearable health information device can alert the user to schedule a medical appointment. Having the patient medical records with the user at all times can decrease the chance of medical errors. For example, the user may not remember the names of all medicaments he is currently taking. This problem becomes more prominent with elderly as the number of prescribed medicaments increases. The user may also mix the dosage between two different prescribed medicaments.

Abstract: The vehicle wind turbine system includes at least one wheel, the at least one wheel having at least one fan blade adapted to generate airflow from the rotation of the at least one wheel, at least one turbine blade coupled to a corresponding shaft, the at least one turbine blade receiving the generated airflow from the at least one fan blade to rotate the at least one turbine blade, the rotation of the at least one turbine blade rotating the corresponding shaft to generate mechanical energy, and at least one electrical generator respectively in communication with the corresponding shaft, the at least one electrical generator to generate electrical power from the mechanical energy generated by the rotation of the corresponding at least one turbine blade, the generated mechanical energy driving the at least one electrical generator to generate the electrical power for use by a vehicle or to be stored.

Abstract: Discussed herein are a computing device and an associated method for computing Bayesian estimation for shape parameters and reliability function of the exponentiated Weibull distribution based on dual generalized order statistics. Metropolis-Hastings algorithm is employed for computing Bayes estimates. Estimated risks for both the Bayes and ML estimates of the shape parameters (and reliability function) indicate that the estimated risks of the estimates decrease as the sample size increases and the Bayes estimates have the smallest estimated risks as compared with their corresponding maximum likelihood estimates. Furthermore, Bayesian prediction bounds for future lower record values are computed based on dual generalized order statistics.

Abstract: The evaporative cooler and pad operates on the principle of cooling the air by evaporation of water passing through one or more evaporator pads in the cooler. The evaporation of water cools the air as it is drawn through the cooler by an internal fan. The pads of the evaporative cooler and pad are formed of luffa sponge fibers. The cooler may include a device for dispensing antimicrobial and/or antifungal agents into the water reservoir of the cooler. Alternatively, the pads may be pretreated with antimicrobial and/or antifungal agents. A cooling fan is provided in the interior of the cooler to blow cooled, humidified air over the surface of the water in the reservoir before the water is passed through the evaporator pads, thereby increasing the cooling efficiency of the system.

Abstract: Phenolipids is a composition containing a phenolics complexed to a glycolipid or phospolipid, where phenolics could be one or more phenolic compound or a plant extract rich in phenolic compounds. A method for making a complex (Phenolipids) of a phenolics and a glycolipid or phospholipid by combining a plant extract and a glycolipid or phospholipid in a solvent medium selected from water and ethyl acetate.